Campus Safety & Title IX

Southeastern Community College Campus Security officers patrol the West Burlington campus, respond to emergencies and other calls for service, conduct traffic checks on campus, walk through the campus buildings, staff special events, and facilitate a variety of safety and security presentations.

SCC Campus Security officers may ask persons for identification to determine whether individuals have legitimate business at the college. Campus Security officers have the authority to investigate minor offenses involving rule violations and to make a referral to the appropriate area of the college. Campus Security officers do not possess arrest powers and do not carry firearms. Criminal incidents are referred to the local police who have jurisdiction on campus.

Services

Campus Security works closely with local, state, and federal police agencies. Through coordination with local law enforcement agencies, criminal activity engaged in by students at off-campus locations is monitored and recorded. This information is referred to the appropriate area of the college.

Services offered include:

• 365 days a year campus service (West Burlington Campus only).
• Enforcement of college, as well as local, state, & federal laws and regulations.
• Investigative reports and criminal investigation.
• Escorts for students, faculty, and staff.
• Jump-starting of vehicles on campus.
• Reporting and resolution of environmental safety issues, exterior lighting, signage, and other physical hazards.
• Monitoring and enforcement of driving regulations.
• Safety and security presentations, including topics such as personal safety and alcohol and drug abuse.

Title IX Coordinator:

Dave Haden
Dean of Students
Student Affairs Office - 109M
West Burlington Campus
(319) 208-5101
dhaden@scciowa.edu

Title IX Deputy Coordinator(s):

Kari Bevans
Director of Keokuk Campus, Admissions, and Testing
115 Admissions and Student Support Center
Keokuk Campus
(319) 313-1928
kbevans@scciowa.edu

Melissa Flores
Director of Student Activities
Building 300 – Office 356
West Burlington Campus
(319) 208-5021
mflores@scciowa.edu

Laurie Hempen
Director of Human Resources
Human Resources Office - 114
West Burlington Campus
(319) 208-5063
lhempen@scciowa.edu

Dennis Marino
Registrar
Student Support Center – EN2
West Burlington Campus
(319) 208-5022
dmarino@scciowa.edu

An Official with Authority (OWA) means an employee of the College is explicitly vested with the responsibility to implement corrective measures for sexual harassment, discrimination and/or retaliation on behalf of the College. Notice to any Official with Authority conveys actual knowledge to the institution.

The College has designated the following employees, in addition to the Title IX Team members listed as Officials with Authority to implement corrective measures for sexual harassment/discrimination:

• College President
• College Vice Presidents
• Human Resources Director
• Athletic Director

Notice results whenever an Official with Authority:

• witnesses sexual harassment;
• hears about sexual harassment or sexual harassment allegations from a complainant (i.e., a person alleged to be the victim) or a third party (e.g., the complainant’s parent, friend, or peer);
• receives a written or verbal complaint about sexual harassment or sexual harassment allegations;or by any other means.

A Campus Security Authority (CSA) is a college official with responsibility for student and campus activities. While a report can be made to any SCC staff member, these individuals are designated to receive crime reports.

Campus Security Authority Roster:

Brianna Akers	Dave Haden	Kristi Schroeder
Kari Bevans	Sierra Hase	Justin Schulte
Rachel Boyd	Abby Herriman	Sarah Schwartz
Michelle Brown	Jill Ita	Christopher Sedlack
Derreck Calkins	Lisa Latham	Ashlee Spannagel
Chuck Chrisman	Dennis Marino	Michael Swink
Dana Chrisman	Sibyl McIntire	Mashyra Taylor
Geoffrey D’Souza	John McVey	Mack Turner
Jeff Ebbing	Bradley Merritt	Lorenzo Watkins
Melissa Flores	Angie Mickelson	Julie White
April Gerst	Doug Patrick	Brenda Wilkins
Michelle Glass	Angie Raid	Jocelyn Yam

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) is a federal law which requires colleges and universities to publish an annual security report (ASR) detailing the College’s campus crime statistics as well as policies and procedures related to campus safety and security.

The ASR includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Southeastern Community College, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other safety matters.

In addition, the 2008 Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) requires the publication of an annual fire safety report providing information about campus fire statistics and safety practices if the institution has student housing. Required elements of both reports are contained in this single document titled the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.

By October 1st of each year, the content and availability of the annual security report will be placed on the SCC Hawknet which is the campus electronic portal for each current student and employee. In addition, each current student and employee will be emailed a notification of the availability with a direct link of accessibility to the report on the college website as well as directions on how to request a printed copy. As well, prospective students and prospective employees can access the report via the SCC website. Printed copies will also be available in the Student Affairs Office, as well as the West Burlington and Keokuk libraries.      

In the following pages you will read about SCC’s security, safety, Title IX, Clery/VAWA policies, procedures and crime statistics.

If you ever feel unsafe, threatened in any way or observe suspicious behavior, please bring your concerns forward to any college employee who can guide you to support resources and appropriate reporting procedures. 

Annual Campus Security Reports:

2022

2021

2020

2019

2018

2017

2016

Per Mar Security officers can be contacted by calling (319) 759-1727. On-campus or student housing reports of criminal or suspicious activity and violations of SCC regulations can be made by calling (319) 759-1727 (security), (561) 634-1600 (housing), (319) 850-7111 (facility director), or 911. While there are no formal, written agreements with local law enforcement agencies in West Burlington, Burlington, Keokuk, Ft. Madison, and Mt. Pleasant, SCC will support and cooperate with these agencies regarding the investigation of criminal offenses committed on campus property. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to report emergencies, suspicious behavior or criminal activity immediately.

In addition, you may report a crime or incident which may require the issuance of a timely warning to the following areas:

West Burlington Campus

VP for Student Affairs (319) 208-5049

VP for Administrative Services (319) 208-5069

VP for Academic Affairs (319) 208-5044

VP for Technology Services (319) 208-5070

Dean of Students (319) 208-5101

Location Operator (319) 208-5000

Keokuk Campus

Directer of Campus (319) 313-1928

Location Operator (319) 313-1923

Ft. Madison Center

Location Operator (319) 208-5306

Mt. Pleasant Center

Location Operator (319) 385-8012

Center for Business (CBIZ)

Location Operator (319) 208-5375

SCC does not have procedures for voluntary reporting of crime statistics. All reports will be investigated. Violation of the law will be referred to local law enforcement agencies and, when appropriate, to the College student conduct process.